SHELL CASSIDA® GREASES RLS

Greases for the food manufacturing industry

Product Description
Shell Cassida® Greases RLS 00, 0, 1, and 2 are specially blended for the grease lubrication of machinery used in the
food industry. They are based on an aluminum complex thickener, synthetic fluids and selected additives chosen for
their ability to meet the stringent requirements of the food industry.

Registered by NSF (Class H1) for use where there is potential for incidental contact with food. These products meet
the former guidelines (1998) of the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS)
for H1 use (lubricant with incidental food contact) and formerly listed in Miscellaneous Publication No. 1419 “List of
Proprietary Substances and Nonfood Compounds”. Product contains only substances permitted under US 21 CFR
178.3570, 178.3620 and 182 for use in lubricants with incidental food contact.
Shell Cassida® Greases RLS do not contain any natural products derived from animals, nuts or genetically modified
organisms (GMOs). It is suitable for use where vegetarian and nut-free food is prepared. Shell Cassida® Greases
RLS do not promote the growth of bacteria or fungal organisms.

Applications
Cassida® Grease RLS 00/RLS 0
• lightly loaded grease lubricated gear boxes
• automatic, centralized lubrication systems

Cassida® Grease RLS 1 and 2

• rolling element and plain bearings
• joints and linkages open to the atmosphere
• automatic, centralized lubrication systems
• Shell Cassida® Grease RLS 1 is suitable for Lincoln centralized lubrication systems

Features/Benefits
• good water resistance, offers lasting protection even in the presence of large amounts of water
• good oxidation and mechanical stability, resists the formation of deposits caused by oxidation at high
operating temperatures and maintains consistency, reducing leakage
• effective corrosion protection, helps prevent failure of components/bearings due to corrosion
• good adhesive properties
• neutral odor and taste

Seal and Paint Compatibility

Compatible with the elastomers, gaskets, seals and paints normally used in lubrication systems employed in the
food processing and packaging industry.

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Specifications and Certificates
• NSF H1
• Kosher
• Halal
• SVGW (Swiss Water and Gas Authority)

Approvals and Recommendations

• David Brown, for use in gearboxes
• FMC (RLS 00) for use in Lincoln centralized lubrication systems in 752-S1 can seamers
• FMC (RLS 1) for Lincoln centralized lubrication systems in SJ32, 33 injectors or similar systems
• FMC Can Seamers CX 52 Series (RLS 00, 2)
• Angelus Can Seamers (RLS 0 and 2)
• Krones (RLS 1)
• Getriebebau Nord (RLS 2)
• Buehler Utzwil (RLS 00) for gearing and central lubrication systems
• Woerner
• Stork Food and Dairy Systems (RLS 2)

Operating Temperatures
RLS 00: -49°F to 212°C (peak up to 245 ºF)
RLS 0: -40°F to 212°C (peak up to 245 ºF)
RLS 1: -40°F to 245°F (peak up to 280 ºF)
RLS 2: -30°F to 245°F (peak up to 280 ºF)

Incidental Food Contact

Registered by NSF (Class H1) and meet the former USDA H1 guidelines (1998) for lubricants where there is a
potential for incidental food contact. Made only from substances permitted under the US FDA Title 21 CFR
178.3570, 178.3620 and/or those generally regarded as safe (US 21 CFR 182) for use in food lubricants. To comply
with the requirements of US 21 CRF 178.3570, contact with food should be avoided where possible. In the case of
incidental food contact, the concentration of this product in the food must not exceed 10 parts per million (10 mg/kg
of foodstuff). In locations and/or applications where local legislation does not specify maximum concentration
limits, this same 10 ppm limit should be observed, as up to this concentration Shell Cassida Grease RLS will not
impart undesirable taste, odor, or color to food. Consistent with good manufacturing practice, use only the amount
necessary to achieve correct lubrication and take appropriate corrective action should excessive incidental contact with
food be detected.

Handling and Storage

All food grade lubricants, such as Shell Cassida® Grease RLS, should be stored separately, out of direct sunlight or
other heat sources, from other lubricants, chemical substances and foodstuffs. Store between 0ºC and 40ºC. Under
these conditions, the recommended shelf life of this product, unopened, is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Accept for use new Cassida® products only if the manufacturer's seal is intact, and then record the date the seal was
broken. Before opening the pack ensure the area around the closure is clean. It is recommended that it be cleaned
with Shell Cassida® PL or Shell Cassida® Flushing Fluid and/or potable water. Record the date the seal was broken. To
prevent product contamination, always close the package after use. Use the product within 2 years of opening the
package.

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Typical Properties of Shell Cassida® Grease RLS
Test RLS 00 RLS 0 RLS 1 RLS 2
Method
Product Code 5060706 (pails) 71242 5057115 (keg only) 71243
5060974 (drums) 5059212 (tubes)
NSF Registration No. 92551 119920 92552 92553
Appearance Visual White White smooth paste White
smooth paste Smooth
Paste
NLGI Consistency 00 0 1 2
Thickener Type Aluminum Aluminium Aluminum Complex Aluminum
complex Complex Complex
Base Oil Type Synthetic Synthetic Synthetic Synthetic
Viscosity
@40 ºC, cSt ISO 3104 100 150 150 150
Worked Penetration at 25ºC ISO 2137 415 370 325 280
Dropping Point, oC(oF) ISO 2176 >200 (>390) >240(>460) >240(>460) >240(>460)

Application Range, oF -49 to +212 -40 to + 212 -40 to +245 -30 to +245

Short Time Peak Temp. oF up to +245 up to +245 up to +280 up to +280

Handling & Safety Information

As for all lubricants, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin should be avoided. For information on the safe
handling and use of this product, refer to its Material Safety Data Sheet at http://www.shell-
lubricants.com/msds/. If you are a Shell Distributor, please call 1+800-468-6457 for all of your service needs. All
other customers, please call 1+800-840-5737 for all of your service needs. Information is also available on the World
Wide Web: http://www.shell-lubricants.com/.

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